Operations Manager Manufacturing & Distribution Yatala

About the Role

Salty Captain is a quick-growing Australian-owned brand specialising in automotive, marine and outdoor cleaning products, supplying major retail and wholesale customers across Australia and the USA.

We are looking for a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee our warehouse, manufacturing and distribution operations. This is a leadership role for someone who can build systems, drive efficiency, lead teams and create a high-performing warehouse workplace.

This role is not for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. We need someone who can lead from the front, solve problems quickly and help build a scalable operation as the business continues to grow rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

Full warehouse and operational control across manufacturing and distribution

Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, dispatch and production flow

Hire, train, manage and, when required, performance manage staff

Build strong warehouse structure, accountability and team culture

Create and implement SOPs, systems and operational processes

Ensure the warehouse can run efficiently even during leave, absences or busy periods

Drive efficiency improvements across picking, packing, manufacturing and dispatch

Reduce stockouts and improve inventory flow

Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety and organisation standards

Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to improve forecasting and stock management

Monitor KPIs and operational performance

Provide weekly reporting on:

Output improvements

Warehouse efficiencies

Team performance

Stock control

Operational bottlenecks

Actions being implemented for improvement

Help scale operations as the company continues to expand in Australia and internationally

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience managing warehouse, manufacturing or distribution operations

Strong leadership and team management skills

Ability to create structure, systems and accountability

Experience building SOPs and operational workflows

Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Forklift licence highly regarded

Experience with inventory systems/WMS preferred

Ability to work in a rapid-paced growth environment

Hands-on attitude with strong attention to detail

Reliable, driven and performance-focused

Pay: $79,256.49
- $159,901.94 per year

Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rd2cg